Career and Academic Opportunities

The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering is a natural follower of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. This accelerated pathway will give students a unique preparation for advanced positions, such as project manager, engineering manager, senior systems engineer, etc. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, salaries for individuals holding an engineering master’s degree are 9 to 13 percent higher than the average salary for engineers with only a bachelor’s degree. This pathway will allow a student to complete their undergraduate and graduate studies within 5 years.

Graduate Program Information

Salary and Career Information

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Double Owl Admission Requirements

  • KSU GPA of at least 3.20
  • 60 hours completed towards a bachelor's degree
  • 12 hours completed in residence at KSU

Double Counted Courses

Any 3 MS-ECE Elective courses to count for 3 Engineering Electives

(9 hours maximum)

Pathway of Study

Pathway of Study

Suggested Timeline

Apply to Double Owl early in Junior year. Apply to Graduate Program in Senior Year by posted graduate program deadline.


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Contact Information

Undergraduate Information

Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Department / College
Electrical and Computer Engineering / Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Q Building, Room 141

Advising Contact
Lynne Murray, Academic Advisor
lmurra25@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-5107

Graduate Information

Graduate Degree
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Department / College
Electrical and Computer Engineering / Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Q Building, Room 256

Advising Contact
Sumit Chakravarty, MSECE Coordinator
schakra2@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-5141